At the castle gates, Velin held the two letters of recommendation written by Lord Patrich, his mind somewhat dazed.
He recalled what Patrich had said half an hour earlier: "To be valued by someone as aloof as Gloria, you must possess exceptional qualities. I look forward to your future achievements."
As for Angus, he held a product catalog from the Ailan Kingdom Airship Fleet, reading it with great interest while considering which items were essential purchases and which were merely optional, based on the Magic Crystals and Elemental Crystals he had brought.
For this trade, Angus had brought out nearly all the family's Magic Crystals and Elemental Crystals, worth roughly fifteen billion Gold Coins—thirty percent of the family's total wealth.
It could be said that the three Spatial Rings on him contained all the Magic Crystals and Elemental Crystals the Ex Family had accumulated over more than seven hundred years. He was truly loaded.
Other than him, not even his wife knew how many Magic Crystals and Elemental Crystals he carried.
"Here, Father. Hold on to these first."
Angus accepted the letters of recommendation and asked in confusion, "What? You aren't planning to attend the Adrien Grand Gathering with me?"
"No." Velin replied, "Father, I have other matters to handle, so I won't be going with you to the Adrien Grand Gathering."
"I understand. Stay alert, and don't let anyone swindle you out of your money."
"I know."
Afterward, the three of them took a Carriage back to Karida Manor.
The Adrien Grand Gathering would be held on January 1st, 9748 of the Radiant Calendar, a little over half a month from now.
During that time, Velin planned to visit the Ailan Kingdom Airship Fleet docked at the Navy port of the Angara Legion in District Twelve.
As for Angus,